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2018 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer
Thank You...Mecosta County for Voting Us Favorite
ATV/Motorsports/Boats Equipment
888-533-5015 Lakeside Motorsports 10964 90th Avenue • Mecosta, MI 49332 www.LakesideMotorsports.net
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Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service We at Chuck and Meredy's would like to thank all the customers that have trusted us to maintain their vehicles over the last 35 years. For we know without customers we would not be here. So being selected as a PEOPLE’S CHOICE #1 and #3 Auto Service Writer, #2 Auto Repair and #1 Mechanic is an honor. So again a big THANK YOU to all of our customer for letting US serve YOU!
796-0550
1 mile East of M-20 • 18620 Chippewa Lk. Rd. (16 Mile) • Big Rapids, MI www.chuckandmeredys.com
Accountant/CPA
1) Baker’s Management Services 2) Bob Boyce CPA PC 3) Lorraine James - Miedema’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service
Appliance Store
1) Sears Appliance & Hardware 2) Lowe’s Home Improvement 3) VanDrie Home Furnishings
Assisted/ Independent Living
1) The Brook Retirement Home 2) Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living 3) Metron of Big Rapids
Attorney
1) Todd Balkema 2) Mark Viel 3) Stacy Flanery
ATV/Motor Sports/Boat Equipment
1) Lakeside Motorsports 2) Dam Toy Store 3) Hansul Marine
Auctioneer
1) Phil Currie - Currie Auction Service 2) Ryan Hanson 3) Eric Voelker
Auto Parts Store
1) Auto Zone 2) O’Reilly 3) Binney Auto Parts
Auto Repair
1) Johnson’s Automotive 2) Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service 3) Mighty Muffler And Brake
Auto Sales Person
1) Phil Currie - Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC 2) David Marvel - Marvel Automotive 3) Boyd Bower - Paris Auto Sales & Service
Auto Service Writer
1) Chuck Franklin - Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service 2) Adam Flannery - Paris Auto Sales & Service 3) Rich Hays- Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service
Bakery
1) VanBrocklin’s Bakery 2) Bernie’s Place 3) The Pie Hole
Bank
1) Chemical Bank 2) Huntington Bank 3) West Michigan Credit Union
Bank Teller
1) Wendy Fowler- West Michigan Credit Union 2) Kelly Coville - Chemical Bank 3) Tammy Martin - Huntington Bank
Bar
1) Szot’s Bar & Grill 2) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 3) Gypsy Nickel
Barber/Barbershop
1) Brown’s Barber Shop 2) Lee Reynolds - Altercare 3) The Studio
Bartender
1) Deb Conard - Szot’s Bar & Grill 2) Roxanne Franck - Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Lisa Earle - Murphy’s
Beauty Salon
1) The Studio 2) E & M Hair 3) Smoke & Honey
Best Buffet
1) The Rock Cafe 2) China One Buffet 3) Sharon’s Country Restaurant
Best Donuts
1) Bernie’s Place 2) VanBrocklin’s Bakery 3) Conley’s Bakery
Body Shop
1) M&M Collision 2) Scott’s Body Shop 3) JR Customs And Collisions
Boss
1) Dawn Painter - Altercare 2) Pat Currie - Currie’s BP & Towing 3) Mike Kondziolka - M&M Collision
Breakfast
1) Ala Mode Cafe 2) Crankers Restaurant & Brewery 3) Wild Rose Cafe
Brewery
1) Crankers Restaurant & Brewery 2) The Raven Brewing & BBQ -
Business with Best Customer Service
1) Altercare 2) El Burrito Loco 3) Applebee’s
Campground/RV Park
1) Brower Park 2) School Section Lake Veteran’s Park 3) Paris Park
Car Wash
1) Lee’s Rapid Wash 2) Currie’s BP & Towing 3) Ultimate Car Wash
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Carpet Cleaner
1) ServiceMaster By SMA 2) Complete Cleaning And Restoration, Inc. 3) Eliminator Carpet Cleaning
Cashier
1) Pam - Meijer 2) Darlene - Meijer 3) Pat Currie - Currie’s BP & Towing
Caterer
1) Ferris State University Catering 2) Panera 3) CK’s Place Catering
Cell Phone Service
1) Verizon 2) Sprint 3) AT&T
Chiropractor
1) John Bailey - Bailey Chiropractic 2) Dan Shea - Shea Chiropractic 3) Art Zeilinger - Zeilinger Chiropractic
Church
1) St. Mary’s Catholic Church/ St. Paul’s 2) St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 3) Resurrection Life
Coffee/Cappuccino
1) Biggby Coffee 2) Bernie’s Place 3) Starbucks
Consignment Shop
1) Twice is Nice Resale & Consignment Shop 2) The Yellow Window 3) Fabulous Finds Resale Shoppe
Contractor
1) Steve Jones - Steve Jones Construction 2) Kevin Defever - Defever Construction 3) Rich Olds Construction
Convenience/Party Store
1) Grunst Brothers Party Store 2) Curries BP & Towing 3) Bulldog Party Store
Cook/Chef
1) Nicki Twinning - Altercare 2) Nawal - Nawal’s 3) Joel King - Blue Cow
Daycare Provider
1) DeVries Day Care 2) Huntey’s Clubhouse 3) Stepping Stones
Dentist
1) Dr. Robert Scharp - Big Rapids Dental Health Care 2) Dr.Christa Stern - Caring Family Dentistry 3) Dr. Erick Perroud
Dessert
1) Three Sisters Bakery 2) Blue Cow 3) The Pie Hole
Dinner
1) Blue Cow 2) Schubergs Bar & Grill 3) Gypsy Nickel
Disaster Restoration Company
1) Complete Cleaning 2) ServiceMaster By SMA -
Doctor
1) Dr. Sushila Rao - Spectrum Health 2) Dr. Peter McDonald - Spectrum Health 3) Dr. Tracy Sackett-Foster - Spectrum Health
Driving School
1) West Central Michigan 2) All Star 3) Navigator
Dry Cleaner
1) Pete’s Cleaners 2) Tubs and Tumble 3) Rapids Suds and Dry
Electrician
1) Armato Electric 2) Joseph Electric 3) Windemueller Electric
Excavator
1) Morningstar Enterprises Inc 2) Dick’s Dozing 3) A-1 Excavating
Farm Equipment Dealer
1) Bader & Sons Co. 2) Voelker Bros Equipment 3) Burnips Equipment Co.
Fast Food Restaurant
1) Taco Bell 2) Culver’s 3) Wendy’s
Financial Advisor
1) Denny Lerner - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial 2) Brad Fath - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial 3) Todd Csernai - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial
Fish Fry
1) Big Rapids Eagles Aerie 2535 2) Big Rapids Elks Lodge #974 3) St. Mary’s
Fitness Center/Workout Facility
1) Planet Fitness 2) PT Plus Physical Therapy & Fitness Plus 3) TNT Gym & Tanning
CZINDER EYE CARE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PEOPLE OF MECOSTA COUNTY FOR VOTING US PEOPLES CHOICE OF 2018. SCHEDULE YOUR EYE EXAM TODAY!
303 ELM STREET BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307 (231) 796-6604
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Altercare Big Rapids received the most #1 wins for a business in Mecosta County. Thanks to our loyal supporters for their vote of confidence.
Broasted Chicken Monday is
$2 burger Night #1 Favorite Customer Service #1 Favorite Place to Work
#1 Favorite Boss Dawn Painter, Executive Director
Wednesday is
#1 Favorite Nurse Kimberly Updike RN, DON
ladies night 1/2 pri #1 Favorite Chef Nikki Twinning, Dietary Manager
For all Ladies 18 or older 5pm to close
Cranker's Brewery 213 S State St, Big Rapids, MI. (231) 796
Big Rapids Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Compassion. Innovation. Quality.
805 West Avenue, Big Rapids • 231.796.3185 • AltercareOnline.com
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$1.00 OFF
any grade/super specialty hot, iced, or frozen!
840 S. State St.
BOGO FREE (BOGO - Buy One Get One)
any grande/super specialty beverage hot, iced, or frozen!
840 S. State St.
CODE 341222
Expires 2/28/19. Good on any grande/super favorite latte, creme freeze smoothie, tea latte or hot chocolate. Good at this location only. No copies of this coupon will be accepted. Not good with any other offer, including BIGGBY® loyalty card programs. For franchise information visit biggby.com.
CODE 242762
Expires 2/28/19. Good on any grande/super favorite latte, creme freeze smoothie, tea latte or hot chocolate. Good at this location only. No copies of this coupon will be accepted. Not good with any other offer, including BIGGBY® loyalty card programs. For franchise information visit biggby.com.
Thank You Mecosta County for choosing Dr. Bob Scharp your Favorite Dentist.
(231) 796-4747
Make an appointment today to experience the difference!
201 S. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY FOR VOTING US 1ST PLACE FOR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE
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The STudio Voted Best Full service Salon for 3 consecutive years! Come see us for our specialized services such as makeup, massage & men’s haircutting on top of all our other services! Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us as your Favorite Beauty Salon.
106 S. Michigan•Big Rapids
231-598-4247
Floor Covering Store
1) Gilbert’s Carpets Plus Color Tile 2) Sweet Tile & Carpet 3) VanDrie Home Furnishing
Flower Shop
1) Patterson’s Flowers & Gifts 2) Forget Me Not Floral and Design -
Furniture
1) VanDrie Home Furnishing 2) Bare Furniture 3) Big Lots
Garbage/Rubbish Removal
1) Sam’s Disposal 2) Independent Rural Waste Services 3) Republic Services
Gas Station
1) Currie’s BP & Towing 2) Wesco 3) Marathon
Golf Course
1) Clear Lake Golf Club 2) Katke Golf Course 3) Falcon Head Golf Club
Grocery Store
1) Meijer 2) Red Fox Market 3) Aldi
Hairstylist
1) Loretta Hayes - E&M Hair 2) Lee Reynolds - Altercare 3) Kenzie Battle - Smoke & Honey
Hamburger
1) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 2) Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Culvers
Hardware Store
1) State Street Hardware 2) Big Rapids Cash & Carry 3) Menards
Hearing Aid Specialist
1) Miracle-Ear 2) Hearing USA 3) Audible Hearing Center
Home Healthcare Provider
1) Great Lakes Caring Home Health & Hospice 2) Spectrum Health 3) Hospice of Michigan
Heating/Cooling
1) Stratz Heating & Cooling 2) Fullmer & Sons Heating, Cooling & Fireplaces 3) Curt Ray - C-Ray Heating
Hotel/Motel
1) Holiday Inn 2) Hampton Inn 3) Country Inn and Suites
Ice Cream/Yogurt
1) Toppings Frozen Yogurt 2) Old Pioneer Store and Emporium 3) State Street Scoops
Insurance Agency
1) Tyler Schuberg - Schuberg Insurance 2) Brent Biller - Biller Insurance 3) Bill Schieble - State Farm
Jewelry Store
1) Rogers Jewelers 2) JCPenney -
Landlord
1) Sue Glatz Silvernail Realty 2) Harry’s Rentals / Peak Properties - Tie
Landscaper/Landscaping
1) New Horizon Landscape 2) Green Thumb Lawn & Turf Services 3) M&M Lawn Care & Snowplowing
Laundry Mat
1) Tubs & Tumble 2) Rapids Suds & Dry -
Lawn Care Service
1) M&M Lawn Care & Snowplowing 2) New Horizon Landscape 3) Green Thumb Lawn & Turf Specialists
Locally Owned Business
1) Old Pioneer Store and Emporium 2) Red Fox Market 3) Mr. C’s Party Store
Lumber Company
1) Big Rapids Cash & Carry 2) Big L Lumber 3) Menards
Lunch
1) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 2) Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Wild Rose Cafe
Manicurist
1) Kim - Natural Beauty Salon & Spa 2) Fashion Nails 3) Lily’s Nails & Spa
Massage Therapist
1) Monica Schriner - Cardinal Spa 2) Mary Beth Beemer 3) Ashley King -
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2018 Winners Mattress Store
1) Bedroom Center 2) VanDrie Home Furnishings 3) Big Lots
Meat Market
1) Meijer 2) Mackersie’s Meat & Produce 3) Fate’s Market
Mechanic
1) Chuck Franklin - Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service 2) Lee Johnson - Johnson’s Automotive 3) Art Grant - Muffler Man
Mecosta County Elected Official
1) Tom Hogenson 2) Todd Purcell 3) Marcie Purcell
Men’s Clothing Store
1) JCPenney 2) Tractor Supply 3) Dunham’s
Mortgage Lender
1) Chemical Bank 2) Isabella Bank 3) 5/3 Bank
New Vehicle
1) Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC 2) McDonald Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram -
News & Information
1) The Pioneer Group 2) Ferris Torch 3) 97.3
Nursing Home
1) Metron of Big Rapids 2) Altercare 3) The Brook
Oil Change
1) Pennzoil 2) Muffler Man 3) Quaker Performance
Optometrist
1) Dr. Nicholas Czinder 2) Dr. Emily Coles 3) Crew & Boss Eye Associates
Pet Food/Feed Supplies
1) Big Rapids Farm & Garden 2) Tractor Supply 3) Family Farm & Home
Pet Groomer
1) Riversbend Animal Hospital 2) Familiar Dog 3) The Pet Hospital
Pharmacist
1) Inez Crandell - Walmart 2) Nichole Campbell - Meijer 3) Rich Frye - Walmart
Pharmacy
1) Meijer 2) Rite-Aid 3) Walgreens
Phone Book
1) PDS - Phone Directory Services 2) Yellow Pages 3) TDI
Photographer
1) Wise Photography 2) Mallory Jackson 3) Chris Jensen
Physical Therapy
1) Evergreen Physical Therapy 2) PT Plus Physical Therapy & Fitness Plus 3) Spectrum Health
Pizza
1) Pizza in Paris 2) Jet’s Pizza 3) Domino’s Pizza
Place to Work
1) Altercare 2) Ferris State University 3) Lerner & Associates
Plumber
1) The Drain Doctor 2) Ken Luce 3) Bob Spedowski
Propane
1) Michael Oil & Propane Co 2) Holton’s LP Gas Co 3) Freeman Propane
Produce
1) Meijer 2) Red Fox Market 3) Aldi
Radio Station
1) 103.9 2) 100.9 - WBRN 3) Y-102 - WYBR
Real Estate Agency
1) Century 21 Forward 2) Big Rapids Realty 3) Peacock Realty
Real Estate Agent
1) Jerry Garner - Century 21 Forward 2) Joe McNally 3) Chris Jane
Thank You!
To Our Great Customers for letting us provide a fun and relaxing place to un-WINE. - Mark and Abby Young.
Reopening for the Season
May 15th
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1st Place Favorite Veterinary Clinic & 1st Place Favorite Pet Groomer We are honored you picked US for Best Breakfast and we are delighted to Serve You ......The Ala Mode Crew 611 Maple St. • Big Rapids • 796.6633 7am-3pm (Closed Mon) • Early Bird Special 7-9am
Friendly & Clean • Homemade Pasties
Hospital : Groomer :
745 Water Tower Rd. Big Rapids, MI
(231)796-3507
10565 Northland Dr. Big Rapids, MI
(231)796-8786
www.riversbendah.com
Thank You for voting Dennis Lerner, Brad Fath and Todd Csernai your top 3 Favorite Financial Advisors and for voting Lerner, Csernai and Fath one of the Favorite Places to Work in Mecosta County! It has been our pleasure to help individuals and businesses reach their financial goals. It is a distinct honor to be named People’s Choice ‘Favorite Financial Advisor’ and to be recognized as one of the ‘Favorite Places to Work’ in Mecosta County! – Lerner, Csernai & Fath Financial Group
“WE CAN GET YOU THERE!” 15505 Waldron Way • Big Rapids, MI 49307 • (231) 796-8621 • www.lerner f inancial.com
Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Lerner Csernai and Fath Financial Group and Cambridge are not affiliated.
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KEEPIN’ IT CLEAN FOR OVER 1/4 CENTURY
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2018 Winners Reception Hall/Banquet Facility Registered Nurse
Restaurant/Chain Restaurant/Independent Retirement Community Sandwich Shop Screen Printing Seafood/Fish Dinner Secretary Snow Removal Soup Sporting Goods Store Sports Bar Steak Sweets & Treats Tanning Salon Taxidermist Teacher Tires Towing Service Travel Agent Thrift/Second Hand Shop Used Vehicle Veterinary Clinic Waitress/Waiter Well Driller Winery Women’s Clothing Store
1) Holiday Inn 2) CK’s Place Banquet Facility 3) Big Rapids Eagles Aerie 2535 1) Kim Updike - Altercare 2) Joyce Shantz 3) Becky Crosson 1) Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 2) Culver’s 3) Buffalo Wild Wings 1) Crankers Restarant & Brewery 2) Schubergs Bar & Grill 3) Blue Cow 1) The Brook 2) Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living 3) Royal View Retirement Community 1) Subway 2) Panera Bread 3) Jimmy John’s 1) Dezigns by Loni 2) Hangin By A Thread 3) Creative Loop 1) Big Rapids Eagles Aerie 2535 2) Ruby Tuesday 3) Crankers Restarant & Brewery 1) Tonya Swinehart 2) Becky Moore 3) Lora Marek - M&M 1) M&M Lawncare & Snowplowing 2) Kris Heeter 3) New Horizon 1) Szot’s Bar & Grill 2) Nawal’s 3) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 1) Dunham’s Sports 2) Trigger Time Outfitters 3) Walmart 1) Buffalo Wild Wings 2) Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 1) Blue Cow 2) Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 1) Old Pioneer Store and Emporium 2) Three Sisters/The Pie Hole - TIED 1) Aloha Tan 2) Planet Fitness 1) Woodland Taxedermy 2) Hixson’s Taxedermy 1) Delphine Defever (BR) 2) Mr. Chris Stirn (CH) 3) Christine Ray (MOISD) 1) DP Tire 2) Big Rapids Tire 3) Belle Tire 1) Currie’s BP & Towing 2) Big Rapids Towing 3) Huff’s 1) Four Seasons Travel 2) Travel Navigator 1) Habitat Restore 2) St. Vincent de Paul 3) Fabulous Finds 1) Paris Auto Sales & Service 2) Premiere Auto 3) Marvel Automotive 1) Riversbend Animal Hospital 2) Pleasantview Animal Clinic 3) Pet Hospital 1) Kelly Freeman - Crankers 2) Angela Sanford - Wild Rose Cafe 3) Kara Csernai - El Burrito Loco 1) Fred Pekrul 2) Courtright Water Wells 3) Bouman Well Services 1) The Winery at Young Farms 2) Heavenly Vineyards 1) Serendipity 2) JCPenney 3) Maurices
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Patterson's Flowers & Gifts, Inc. www.pattersonflowers.com
Call Us 24 Hours A Day 7 Days A Week!
Thank You for voting us Favorite Place for pet supplies!
Thank You Mecosta County For Voting
Patterson’s Flowers
Your Favorite Flower Shop! Big Rapids
216 Maple Street
(Historical Downtown Big Rapids)
231.796.8683 Cadillac
107 N Mitchell Street
(Downtown Lakeside Shopping District)
231.775.8782
Reed City
515 S Higbee Street
310 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids • 231 .796 .6363
Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Us Your Favorite Convenience Store for 2018
(Our Original Location Since 1952)
231.832.2236
THANK YOU Mecosta County for your trust and support and voting us #1 in Big Rapids.
We have THE largest selection of liquor & wine and THE largest mix & match of craft beers We’ve been serving the area for over 73 years! 624 N. State St. Big RapidS, Mi
(231) 796-7253
1268 W. PERRY AVENUE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307 231-796-4419 LOCATION ALSO IN:
204 W. UPTON AVE., REED CITY, MI 49677 231-465-4289
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BEST PIZZA, VOTED BY THE PEOPLE OF MECOSTA COUNTY Thank you Mecosta County for voting Pizza in Paris best pizza shop - six years in a row!
Pizza, subs, salads, and appetizers
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(231) 527-1424 21970 Northland Drive Paris, MI 49338
Thank you for voting Mr.C’s for locally owned business.
10.99
Limit one coupon per customer. Not good with any other offers. Please present coupon at time of order. • Expires 2/28/2019
Thank you Mecosta County
for choosing Todd Balkema as your Favorite Attorney. We are honored and proud to serve you!
Serving Seniors for Over 30 Years
800-395-4347
218 Maple St. Big Rapids • 231-796-4012 1020 Hastings, Suite 105 Traverse City • 231-935-4646
1684 S. Otsego Gaylord • 800-395-4347 117 N. Mitchell, St Suite 3 Cadillac • 231-846-3606 www.myelderlawplanning.com
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us as favorite full service Tanning salon
& Travel
796-1303 738 Perry Ave, Big Rapids, MI (Behind Applebees)
Vacation Vibes, LLC
Stop in today and find out how to book a trip and tan for FREE!
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Visit our new location! Thank you Mecosta County for supporting and voting Monica Schriner Best Massage Therapist! Now a full service spa! Our growing team now includes: Christie Webster, Cosmetologist Katie Omness, Esthetician Monica Schriner, Massage Therapist Ashley King, Riverside Massage (231) 580-6357
Now offering facials, salon services, and couples massages! www.CardinalSpaAndMassage.com 126 Maple Street • Suite C Big Rapids, MI
231.598.9212
Located in the back of the Fairman Building!
• Landscape Design/Construction • Irrigation Design/Construction • Outdoor Maintenance • Nursery Supplies • Hydroseeding
NEW HORIZON LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS
Thank you Mecosta County for voting New Horizon Landscape 1st Place for Favorite Landscaper & 2nd Place for Favorite Lawn Care! 15433 220th Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 www.nhlscape.com
(231) 796-0925 nhlscape@yahoo.com
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Ferris State University thanks its employees and the Big Rapids community for making it one of the Pioneer’s best places to work in 2018 by people’s choice.
Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination.
Community Driven • Policyholder Focused • Education Based
As of 1-1-18, Rex Schuberg retired and sold the agency to his son Tyler Schuberg. Tyler is now a 4th Generation to own the Schuberg Agency.
– Animal Rescue –
– Pocket Park –
In 2018 the Schuberg Insurance Agency partnered with Auto-Owners Insurance, to sponsor 16 weeks of music at Pocket Park. Each week, The Schuberg Agency recognized a nonprofit organization and made a donation.
In supporting the Animal Rescue Coalition, The Schuberg Agency provided a new home to two 6 week old kittens, Rocky and Cena. Pictured with the cats are Vash and Jaelynn Schuberg.
– Summerfest –
Summerfest was a huge success in Downtown Big Rapids. The Schuberg Agency contributed by organizing a “Where’s Brutus” event.
– Sports –
Marcie and Tyler Coach baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. Thank you to all the players and parents for making 2018 an unforgettable year in sports!
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting us #1!
Historic Downtown Big Rapids
Tyler Schuberg, CIC Principal
Diane Leichty
Commercial Sales
Marcie Schuberg Sales
Emily Robison Sales
Gail Jacobs
Account Manager
Marisa Johnston
Account Manager
Nedra Neumann Accountant
www.schubergagency.com • OFFICE: (231) 796-5881 • FAX: (231) 796-5022
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I T R O R L U O B C L O E Thank You Mecosta County for Voting El Burrito 2nd Favorite Customer Service Kara Csernai 2nd Favorite Server/Waitress
15238 Isabella Dr., Big Rapids • 231-796-8704
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Us “Favorite Landlord”
Big thanks to Mecosta County
for voting us peoples choice two years in a row! We have had a very eventful year and are very excited to serve you in the upcoming year!
Call Today!
231-796-6329
www.silvernailrealty.com Sue Glatz, GRI, CRB, ABR, Broker/Owner Salespersons: Terry Weaver, Katy VanCuren Property Management • Land Contracts “Helping Buyers & Sellers for over 50 years”
Sue Glatz
Katy VanCuren
SILVERNAIL REALTY 17810 205th Ave., Suite #1 - Big Rapids, MI 49307
Loni Sprague Dezigns with Loni LLC
819 North State Street Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-598-9194
dezignswithloni.imprintableapparel.com
– 1st Place – Brower Park
THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY! For voting our parks 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place!
– 3rd Place – School Section Park – 2nd Place – Paris Park Cabin rentals available
231-832-3246
Online reservations accepted! www.MecostaCountyParks.com
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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Us Your Favorite Lumber Company!
The Lee Family Thanks You For Voting Lee’s Auto Wash
For Favorite Car Wash!
14493 NORTHLAND DR., BIG RAPIDS (JUST SOUTH OF FSU ICE ARENA)
OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 8AM - 6PM • SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM
CALL 796-5314
Thank you Mecosta County for voting
WENDY FOWLER
from WEST MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION
your Favorite Teller !
Stop in and see why we are consistently voted Mecosta County’s #1 130 South 3rd Ave.
Big Rapids Big rapids Cash & Carry www.brcc.doitbest.com
Fax: 231-796-6440
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us #1 Floor covering Store
Big Rapids
14150 Northland Dr. Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-796-2700
South end of Big Rapids
• Checking • Savings • Loans
231-796-3595
Find us on Facebook or visit our website to learn more!
• Mortgages • Mobile Banking
Simply Better Since 1956 825 Division • Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6256 • Fax: (231) 796-4756 www.WestMichiganCU.com
Stop in and let our knowledgeable staff work with you today.
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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Steve Jones Construction as Favorite Contractor 1215 Maple St Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: (231) 796-5980
jbentley@stevejonesconstuctioninc.com
State Street Hardware • OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT •
Sales & Service Experts
Thank you for voting us Mecosta County’s #1 Hardware Store for 8 years in a row! Visit State Street Hardware for all your hardware & small engine needs!
Over 67 years of continued support is why we are here and a success!
231-796-8122
614 North State Street on Business 131 in Big Rapids
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Drain Docto e h r
Drain Line Cleaning & Plumbing Repair
Thank You For Voting The Drain Doctor People’s Choice For Best Plumber In Mecosta County! (231) 796-9800 • Big Rapids, MI 49307
WE APPRECIATE YOU MECOSTA COUNTY Thank you Mecosta County for voting us: 1st for Favorite Burger & Favorite Lunch 2nd for Favorite Bar & Independent Restaurant 3rd for Favorite Soup & Favorite Steak!
Historic Downtown Big Rapids • 109 N. Michigan Ave. Monday - Saturday 11am to Midnight
231-796-5333
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting JCP Your Favorite Men’s Clothing Store and 2nd place for Women’s Clothing! We Appreciate Your Business!
125 S. Michigan Ave • Big Rapids, MI
231-796-3538
Thank You Mecosta County for voting Phil Currie Favorite Auctioneer!
Curries AuCtion serviCe/ AuCtion House 717 Sheridan • Big Rapids, MI
231-349-0533
WWW.CURRIEAUCTION.COM
Thank You for Voting Us Favorite Heating/Cooling Contractor
20960 19 Mile Rd. • Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 231-796-3717
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Thank you for voting St. Mary - St. Paul Catholic Church your
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Thank You Mecosta County for making us your favorite FISH FRY!
Favorite Church
Open to the Public!
St. Mary-St. Paul Parish of Big Rapids
Served EVERY FRIDAY, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Prime Rib Also Available
(231) 796 5202
Eagles Aerie #2535
1009 Marion Ave. Big Rapids
Open Daily for Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.
18361 16 Mile Road (Chippewa Lake Rd.) • Big Rapids
231-796-6453
Brian and I appreciate your Business and Friendship. Thank You! #1 Favorite Locally Owned Business #1 Favorite Place for Sweets & Treats #2 Favorite Place to get Ice Cream
118 North Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, Michigan
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Gratitude Is Our Favorite Attitude
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Baker’s Management your Favorite Accounting firm. Baker’s Baker’s Management Management Service Service 119W.W. Grand Traverse 119 Grand Traverse BigRapids Rapids, Big MI MI
P: (231)796.3754 P: • T: (888)834.1040 F: (231)796.3430 Email: info@bakersmanagement.com F: (231) 796.3430 • T: (888) 834.1040 Web: www.bakersmanagement.com
(231) 796.3754
Email: info@bakersmanagement.com Web: www.bakersmanagement.com
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE % OFF APPLIANCES PLUS
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TWODAYS DAYS ONLY ONLY TWO Friday February 1st & Saturday February 2nd Friday February 1st—Saturday February 2nd
Thank You Mecosta County FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE FOR THE 7 7TH YEAR IN A ROW!
EXTRA
10% OFF
ALMOST EVERYTHING
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED BY SCOTT & TAMMY WEAVER
14305 Northland Dr. • Big Rapids, MI • 231.796.7406 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED BY SCOTT & TAMMY WEAVER Sunday-10am-5pm • Monday-Saturday-8am-7pm
14305 NORTHLAND DR, BIG RAPIDS 231�796�7406
*Exclusuins apply. See the Details Section. Offers good 2/1/19 & 2/2/19 only.
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Thank You Mecosta County!
Thank you for voting
The Rock Café
as your #1 Favorite Buffet of the Year
Thank You for voting us Mecosta County’s People’s Choice for Favorite Carpet Cleaner and 2nd Place for Disaster Restoration Service!
• Residential Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning • Disaster Restoration • Janitorial Services ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration by SMA 9415 Northland Dr. • Stanwood, MI
231.823.8300 • 888.364.1188 www.svmadv.com
WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!
Thank you Mecosta County for giving DP Tire the opportunity to serve you for the past 21 years and voting us #1 for Tires!
604 N. State Street • Big Rapids, MI
(231) 592-8000
ferris.edu/dining/menus Diningad@ferris.edu (231) 591-2206 @ferrisdining
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Thank you Mecosta County for a wonderful 15 years! We look forward to keeping your bellies & hearts full for many more years to come! Breakfast Specials • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4
Mon.-Fri. 7am-11am only $4.49 coffee included
2 Eggs, 2 links, 1 patty or 2 bacon or ham with 1 toast Dar’s Special (Chef’s Choice) 2 Cakes with 2 links, 1 patty, 2 bacon or ham Cecil’s Breakfast (Hash Browns topped with gravy & cheese with 1 egg, 1 toast) Additional Chart for English Muffin, Texas Toast & Dollar Cakes
Every Wednesday! $2.00 BURGER $2.25 CHEESEBURGER
Add a Fry, Hot Chipster or Cup of Soup for a buck Additional Item Charge Bacon $1.50 • Olive $.50 • Egg $.50 • Deluxe $.25 Add extra Patty $1.50
BURGE WEDNE R S 11:00-2DAY! :00
Wild Rose Café 708 Maple St. • Big Rapids, MI (East of Curries BP Gas Station)
(231) 796-2477
The Wise Choice! PDS Tri-County Phone Book has been chosen Mecosta County’s
FAVORITE TELEPHONE BOOK! Thank You Mecosta County!
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Thank You Mecosta County for making us your favorite Excavators! We C a n D ig It!
MORNINGSTAR ENTERPRISES, INC. Trucking & Excavation
Residential & Commercial Site Development Fill Sand – Topsoil Snow Removal • Salt/Sand Available Recycled Concrete & Asphalt
SZOT’S
231-796-7263
NICKEL BELL BAR
732 N. State St. • Big Rapids • 231-796-2353
THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY FOR CHOOSING US! • Favorite Bar • Favorite Soup • Favorite bartender: Deb Conard and Roxanne Frank #2 favorite lunch #2 favorite Burger #2 favorite sports bar
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231.679.6591
• tysontaxidermy@gmail.com
Lawn Care & Landscaping
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
MECOSTA COUNTY’S BEST TAXIDERMIST! Thank you for voting us People’s Choice for Lawn Care Service and Snow Plow Removal
Shoulder Mounts • Horn Plaques • European Mounts • Lifesize
Jeff Tyson
COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL AND YARD CLEAN UP Tree Trimming • Wood Chipping • Stump Grinding
COMPETITIVE PRICING!
21960 Northland Dr. Paris, MI 49338
Metron...
(231) 796-4956 Paris, MI 49338
the faster way to get back to the things you love!
reaching your therapy goals faster than the national average
Make Metron of Big Rapids your choice for Short-term ta s o c e Rehab ou M y ron t k e n a M h T ng
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www.metronhealth.com Call today for a tour of our facility...
231-796-2631
2018 Mecosta County People's Choice Nursing Home
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Thank You
Mecosta County...
For Voting VanDrie Home Furnishings the 2018 Mecosta County People’s Choice for Favorite Furniture Store.
Twice Is Nice Resale and Consignment Shop
We Buy, Sell and Consign Furniture and Home Decor. Buy one get one free on all clothing and home decor! Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us your favorite consignment shop!
ree! F e n O t e G e n O Buy details See manager for M-F 10:30-6:00pm Sat 10:30-4:00pm Closed Sundays
WE PICK UP & BUY FURNITURE, WE DELIVER 14261 Northland Dr., Big Rapids
231-250-3475
Join Us On Facebook At Twice Is Nice Resale & Consignment Shop
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us Favorite Towing company Favorite Gas station 2nd Favorite convenient store 2nd Favorite car wash 3rd Favorite Cashier Pat Currie Back Row: Tom Parker, Sandra Welch, Pat Currie, Mark Machin, Bryan Holm, Adam Currie. Front Row: Jesse Buffmyer, Allen Slagter, Matt Currie, Eric Steffens, Anna Adrianse, Dylan Yore, Brent Gunderman-Lake.
Family Owned Since 1948
• Organic Milk
• Tires
• Ebels Meats
• Radiators
• Groceries • Automotive Fluids • Snow Supplies • 24hr Towing • ATM Inside
• Bang Energy Drinks • Amoco Fuels • Touchless Car Wash • Hot Food • Popcorn
• Peterson’s Steaks & Burgers • LP Gas • Off-Road Diesel • Kersone • Fresh Cookies
231 .796. 5351 • 620 Maple St., Big Rapids
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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Loretta Hays as Favorite Hair Stylist and E&M Hair Salon as your runner up for Best Salon. Your love and continued support is greatly appreciated.
#habitatlovesmecostacounty VOTED #1 RESALE SHOP Mecosta County Loves Habitat ReStore and we Love Mecosta County!
Downtown Big Rapids • 223 S. Michigan Ave.
231-598-9441
Labor of l ve
Thank You MecosTa counTY For VoTing PeTe’s cleaners Your FaVoriTe DrY cleaners!
#habitatlovesmecostacounty
By shopping, donating and volunteering at our ReStore, you are helping us to assist families in our community with critical home repairs and homeownership opportunities.
Thank you from: Darin, Ashley, and Jason
Donations accepted during working hours Tuesday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-3
Pete’s Cleaners
115 Hemlock • Big Rapids
(231) 796-3755
or CALL FOR PICK UP TODAY 231-629-8700
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Brett Ofiara stays active during the winter by lifting weights at TNT Gym and Tanning in downtown Big Rapids. In addition to working out at a gym, options for people to get exercise when the weather is cold include walking or participating in group recreation programs through the city of Big Rapids such as water aerobics or tai chi. (Pioneer photo/Taylor Fussman)
LANSING — Gov.-elect Gretchen Whitmer announced a large batch of cabinet appointments Thursday, including the key person who will carry out her primary campaign promise to “Fix the Damn Roads.” Paul Ajegba, a 28-year employee of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), will lead the agency that Whitmer hopes will be able to invest billions of dollars into the state’s crumbling roads and bridges. “I’m really excited for the opportunity to lead the department and help carry out one of her main campaign goals, which is to fix the roads,” said Ajegba, who started at MDOT in the engineering development program and rose to become metro region engineer. “With 28 years of experience, I bring a lot of knowledge to this issue.” Another key appointment — Liesl Eichler Clark — will lead the state Department of Environmental Quality, which has been buffeted over the last four years by the Flint water crisis, in which the city, under the direction of a state-appointed emergency manager, switched the city’s water supply from
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Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Meijer Big Rapids People’s Choice for #1 Favorite Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Produce, Cashier and place to purchase meat
REWARDS TO SAVE MORE!
15400 Waldron Way • Big Rapids
THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY! We are honored to have been awarded People’s Choice in Disaster Restoration again. Thank you so much for your business and support. We are grateful to serve such a fantastic community!
Water Damage • Mold Remediation Fire/Smoke Damage • Complete Rebuilds (231) 796-9187
completecleaninginc.com
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“Helping people sleep since 1980”
Mecosta County’s ONLY Locally Owned & Operated Oil & Propane Company
Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Michael Oil & Propane People’s Choice for Favorite Propane Supplier
Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Us Your Favorite Place to Purchase Mattresses!
MICHAEL
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OIL & PROPANE
We Appreciate Your Business!! 21226 Perry St., Big Rapids
231-796-4455 Mon. - Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5
1244 W. Main St., Fremont
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1948 18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids
231-924-6510 Mon. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. Closed
www.thebedroomcenter.com
1-800-348-1367 • 231-796-8681
Thank You for Voting Us Favorite Dealership for New Car Sales BUICK
CHEVROLET
Congratulations - Betten Baker Staff
GMC
Congratulations Phil Currie for Favorite New Car Salesperson
Over 1000 Used Cars Available! at www.bettenbaker.com 2 Big Rapids Locations With 7 Brands!
14120 Northland Dr • Big Rapids, MI
Perry
Northland
US 131
Betten Baker
(231) 796-7681
14061 Northland Drive • Big Rapids
231-796-2651
Betten Baker